‘Nubia & the Amazons #1’ Review

Writers: Stephanie Williams and Vita Ayala /  Artists: Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, and Emilio Lopez / DC Comics Freshly minted the new Queen of the Amazons back in Infinite Frontier #0, Nubia now has her own series to explore her challenges and accomplishments on the throne.  This series also serves as a prelude to the massive Amazon-centric crossover event Trial of the Amazons that posits to change the landscape of the Amazons in the DC Universe. In addition to seeing Nubia in her element, this issue followed a mystery generated by the Well of Souls.  The Well of Souls is how new Amazons are born. Souls of women who died by the violence of man are born anew into the body of a goddess without their memories intact, likely to block out their traumatic experiences. The problem is that there haven’t been any new Amazons born out of the Well for centuries, and all of a sudden five new Souls are born. What should bring joy and a sense of community, winds up bringing doubt, fear, and questions for some. 

And let’s face it, we’ve got five more issues in this series. You know something is about to pop off with that Well. I’ll be here with my popcorn.  Nubia & the Amazons #1 was as solid an opener as you could have hoped for when it comes to a character like Nubia. It reintroduces us to her story while making it known that she’s not going anywhere anytime soon.  Nubia is regal, courteous, and rules with affection. I cannot wait to see how she me…